Patient's question:
Hello Professor! I had my period on November 15th! I usually get it every 26 or 27 days! But last time, it was delayed by several days! On December 4th, which is today, I just had sex with my husband! The condom was uncomfortable, so I took it off! After that, he came inside! If everything was normal, my period would be on December 10th this month! But now, am I in my fertile window? We just had a classmates' reunion and drank alcohol! I also took some cold medicine! I have a habit of smoking, but I won't smoke anymore! Is it still possible to keep this child? I'm newly married!Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, a menstrual period being one week early or late is considered normal. If you have had normal sexual activity without taking effective contraceptive measures, and your period is delayed, it's important to first consider whether you might be pregnant. Ten days after intercourse, you can go to the hospital for an HCG test to confirm. Alternatively, you can use a pregnancy test kit one week after your period is delayed, but test strips can be influenced by human factors more easily. It's recommended to test for several days and use morning urine for the best results. If you are not pregnant, you should pay attention not to overexert yourself, as poor rest, stress, anxiety, environmental changes, gynecological inflammation, or endocrine disorders can all lead to delayed menstruation.